𐬆₋︨︡ₒ₋︧︠𐬢 This is made for self-purposes, but it can be an inspo too.
background infos: Kronen (oc) and Phainon are lovers. They only saw each other when they were little, though none actually had a conversation. When Phainon had grown up, he saw Kronen again, now being someone who had close relations with the Chrysos Heir members, hanging around and making new friends. That was when the two started talking and building up their relationship, getting together.
cw: hsr!oc content, alternative universe(?), mention of death, fluff, doomed yaoi in timelines, oc x canon, pet names, kissing, overall phainon being a cutie.
author notes: posting this makes me nervous, but this is a chance for me to improve and see if I'm capable of doing canon x canon later on. If you'd like to make a request, please do so, and I'll do my best to accommodate you if I'm not busy with work!
The sun shone brightly across Amphoreus, clouds swaying in a gentle rhythm as the people walked around, smiling and greeting one another.
On this perfect day, many people found themselves with their lovers, walking and talking together. This was the case for Kronen and his boyfriend, Phainon.
The two men were sitting beside each other on a bench near the city, eyes locking on each other with love and something else behind it. It was an awkward situation—Kronen couldn't find anything to say—and Phainon was admiring his angelic boyfriend like a lovesick fool.
'It's a sunny day, don't you think?' Kronen asked, noticing the way the white-haired man stared at him.
'Huh? Wha—?' Phainon stammered, snapping out of his trance. 'Oh yeah, it's quite sunny indeed...'
Kronen let out a sigh as he leaned back against the bench, staring up at the sky with his thoughts swirling in his mind. He couldn't shake the feeling that everything he did was a repetition, like a constant sense of déjà vu. Just exactly three days ago, he found himself helping a lady on the street. Everything was normal until an uneasy feeling crept down his spine. That was how he was convinced it wasn't the first time he had stopped in his tracks to help out the same old woman before. The only problem was that he had no proof to support that belief of his.
Phainon, sensing a growing tension in their usually loving atmosphere, decided to break the uncomfortable silence. 'You know, my love, we should find some time to use the bathhouse together. Don’t you think?' he said, wrapping an arm around Kronen's shoulders.
The white-haired man didn’t want his boyfriend to decipher the code, which included references to Amphoreus, the mysterious Flame Reaver, and Phainon himself. He knew Kronen was far too intelligent for his own good, which made matters quite difficult. After all, who would want their beloved to uncover the harsh truths of this world? Ever so often, he would struggle with pushing away the haunting images of his lover, Kronen, lying on the ground with blood spilling from his body.
Before he could say anything else, Kronen grabbed onto his collar, pulling him close—close enough to feel the heated breath from his boyfriend.
'What are you hiding?' Kronen asked, voice more serious than ever as he carefully analysed Phainon with his eyes. Scanning for any clues or a straightforward answer. 'Don't think I'm not capable of finding out...'
That must have been a bluff! Or so Phainon thought. No way Kronen could have found out, right? The man was smart, yes, but not like any scholar. He was more aware of that than he let on.
'Not at all! Why would you think I'm hiding something from my own lover? Don't think so lowly of me!' Phainon blurted out, sounding more nervous than he intended. Damn impulses!
The sounds around them seemed to fade away. The voices of nearby passersby were no longer audible, and even the heavy steps of Dromas had come to a halt. Phainon felt a tingling sensation in his neck as he turned his head to look away from the angel standing in front of him.
'Why do I feel a sense of déjà vu all the time?'
Kronen didn’t mean to express it in such a foolish way. No, in the heat of the moment, his words came out all wrong and jumbled up, making his simple comment to be something more laughable. He could feel the heat rising in his cheeks as he replayed the conversation inside his head, cringing at how his words probably sounded to his boyfriend.
Kronen didn't mean to express it that way; now he just sounds utterly ridiculous. In the heat of the moment, his words came out all wrong, and what had been intended as a simple comment turned into a jumbled mess. He could feel the heat rising in his cheeks as he cringed at his own words. What next didn't help his case at all.
A soft chuckle escaped Phainon as he grinned foolishly at Kronen. That reassured him somewhat, knowing it wasn't a question he couldn't answer. 'A sense of déjà vu, you say? I'm sure that's pretty common among people!' he laughed a bit too much, causing the blonde boy to look at him with an annoyed expression, much like an irritated bunny.
The wings, which now covered Kronen's entire face as he turned away, concealed his expression from his boyfriend. That cruel man! How dare he laugh at me? Kronen thought, pouting under the shelter of his wings.
'Okay, okay, I'm sorry.' Phainon apologised, gently moving Kronen's wings to see his face more clearly. 'I didn't mean it, alright?' he smiled, giving a pathetic puppy look on purpose.
Gosh, he was too adorable to resist. Kronen's fluffy wings fell to the side as he glanced back at the man hovering beside him, a playful glint in his eyes despite the earlier teasing. Phainon's laughter had stung a bit, but as he watched the warm smile spread across the man's face, Kronen felt his resolve melting away. It wasn't easy to hold onto any lingering irritation when being faced with such charm.
'Fine. You are now forgiven,' Kronen said. He decided that forgiving Phainon for laughing at him didn’t require much effort after all.
Now that the atmosphere was less serious, Phainon moved his body an inch closer, knees touching Kronon's as his fingers reached out to intertwine with the other, letting out a sigh of relief when doing so. It felt amazing, having a moment to themselves without anyone interrupting. Taking Kronen's soft expression as a sign of invitation, Phainon leaned in close, wrapping both arms around the blonde man once more before pressing his soft lips against his in a passionate kiss that spoke of many unspoken apologies and devoted affection.
As Kronen slowly pulled away from the kiss, he found himself captivated by the shimmering lights surrounding Phainon. They danced against his skin, illuminating him in a way that made him appear even more breathtaking. Seeing him like that made Kronen's heart flutter uncontrollably.
However, in contrast to the warmth of their shared moment, Phainon gently turned away, his gaze drifting towards the twinkling stars above. It was almost as if he were searching for answers in the vast expanses of the night. He instantly felt the pang of urgency in his chest, an unfortunate reminder of how fleeting their time together truly was.
Every moment felt precious, and Phainon resolved then to cherish this connection, willing to fight against the constraints of time itself. 'I'll choose you over and over again,' he thought, a silent vow echoing in his mind.
Phainon turned back to Kronen, his expression thoughtful. 'You’re my anchor, you know,' he said softly, his voice steady despite the whirlwind of emotions swirling around them. 'In this chaotic world, you’re the one constant I can rely on. You keep me grounded.'
The honesty in Phainon's gaze softened Kronen. This, this was an inevitable reminder of how integral they were to each other's lives. A smile spread across his face as he looked up at Phainon, filled with overwhelming gratitude for the bond they shared. He relaxed his shoulders, letting the warmth of their connection wash over him. He wanted to stay lost in that moment forever, but the mundane responsibilities of life would forever loom at the edges of their magical interlude.
Slowly, Kronen stood up, breaking the moment that had enveloped them. 'I have work to do,' he said reluctantly, wishing he didn’t have to part ways just yet.
Phainon nodded, a soft and understanding smile playing on his lips. 'That's more than alright. I'll come to see you tomorrow, alright?'
Kronen gave his lover one last kiss before parting ways, walking further away. Before taking another step, he turned around and parted his lips to speak.